2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lexus IS (252 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Civic | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |